Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn is basking in the glow of an extraordinary weekend at St. Moritz, Switzerland, where she secured a historic victory and a podium finish, earning her the coveted red leader bib in the downhill discipline.
The 41-year-old American skiing legend took to Instagram on December 15 to share her joy, posting a series of photos from the Swiss Alps. In her caption, Vonn expressed surprise and delight: “Leaving St Moritz with the leader bib in Downhill was not on my bingo card… but I’ll take it!”
Dressed in her navy USA downhill speedsuit adorned with white stars and a red team jacket, Vonn appeared radiant and confident in the images. Additional shots captured her in a black beanie featuring fur pom-poms, as well as in her helmet and mirrored goggles, grinning broadly beside her skis against the stunning snowy backdrop of the Alpine course.
Vonn described the weekend as “amazing in so many ways,” crediting a full year of intense training and dedication for her strong performances. She emphasized that there’s still room for improvement but highlighted how her hard work is paying off. The post also included shoutouts to her U.S. teammates for their impressive results and personal bests.
Vonn’s standout results in St. Moritz included a dominant win in the first downhill race on December 12—marking her 83rd World Cup victory and making her the oldest skier to ever win a World Cup event—followed by a strong second-place finish the next day. These performances have positioned her atop the downhill standings as the season progresses toward the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Her remarkable comeback continues to inspire fans worldwide, proving that age is no barrier to excellence in the high-speed world of alpine skiing.
